Keeping Your Womb Warm This Winter: Honoring the Full Moon and Womb Health

As the full moon rises and we approach the winter solstice, the rhythm of nature invites us to slow down and turn inward. This is a sacred time to honor the cycles of our bodies and the wisdom of our wombs. Just as the earth cools and contracts during winter, so too can our bodies become more susceptible to cold if we are not intentional about staying warm and nurtured.

One area that particularly benefits from warmth is the womb. Wise women rooted in the cycles of nature have long understood the importance of keeping the womb warm, especially in the colder months. A cold womb can lead to stagnation, painful menstruation, PMS, and other period-related imbalances. Let’s explore why womb warmth matters and how you can cultivate it through herbs, food, breath, and intentional practices this winter.

Here we are in December, the darkest, most Yin time of year.   Nature is asking us to slow down and reflect on the past so we can move gracefully into the future.  Preparing myself for the Solstice and the New Year, I felt compelled to share with you how I process this pivotal and transformative time of the year. 

Let's clear space, remember our ancestors, celebrate our victories, release our painful lessons, and step more fully into who we are becoming.

Dealing with the discomfort of a urinary tract or bladder infection?

From the burning and itching to the stinging during urination, these common conditions can disrupt your daily life. While often grouped together, UTIs and bladder infections, specifically cystitis, are distinct and require different approaches.

This article dives into the world of natural remedies for bladder infections, offering alternatives that can complement traditional antibiotic treatments or manage mild symptoms on their own.

Discover the common causes, key symptoms, and effective natural treatments for bladder infections, but remember – consulting a healthcare professional for persistent or severe symptoms is crucial.

Read on to learn how you can naturally ease your discomfort and support your urinary health.

Now is the time to cuddle up with a cup of herbal tea to warm you and keep your immune system strong and steady. Are you ready to receive the potent medicine and sturdy support from healing herbs?

In today's blog and episode of apothecary wisdom, I am sharing with you 4 of my favorite immune-boosting herbal teas for the cold and flu season.  I personally formulated these blends for very specific reasons. One is a general immune tea, and the other is to dry up wet coughs, the other is to moisten a dry cough, and the last one is to keep you feeling nourished, strong emotionally, and energetically stable.

 At some point in our lives, we all face moments where our efforts don’t yield the outcomes we so deeply desired. Maybe you poured yourself into a career, invested your heart into a relationship, dreamed of a specific outcome in pregnancy, or even hoped for change in a cultural or political sphere. Despite our best efforts and intentions, sometimes things simply don’t go our way.

When life unfolds this way, we’re left with two options: to resist what is, or to accept the reality in front of us. Acceptance, however, doesn’t mean suppressing our pain; it means acknowledging the loss of our envisioned outcome and allowing ourselves to feel grief. Grieving what "could have been" helps us honor our efforts, dreams, and hopes rather than bury them away.

The medicinal qualities of thyme are no secret. For thousands of years, it has been a megastar of the herb world, cultivated by ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians alike. In many of these empires, it was thought to act as an antidote for poison if ingested or bathed with. In this era, thyme was also thought to provide protection, courage, and strength. 

 By integrating thyme into our routines – as teas, tinctures, or culinary herbs – we’re connecting with centuries of healing traditions that support our health and well-being in modern thymes.

Keep reading and try a simple tea recipe and and herbal steam you can make at home.

Discover the Healing Power of Passionflower! 

Want a calming tea recipe you can make at home and a gentle herbal remedy to support your child’s rest and relaxation? Plus, learn how to wild harvest Passionflower. Plus learn was used by Native Americans for first aid! From soothing stress to helping your little ones unwind, this herb has it all.

Read more to get the recipe and explore more ways to bring Passionflower into your daily life!